I read somewhere Carroll Shelby found that reversing the hood scoop on the
Mustang based GT350 (placing the scoop opening toward the windshield)
resulted in positive fresh air flow into the carb at speed. It worked great
but looked stupid, so he placed it facing forward.
Openings for fresh air to the carb must be placed in high pressure areas such
as the leading edge of the hood or the base of the wind shield. Openings to
exhaust heat from the engine bay must be placed in low pressure areas. The
LAT hood seems to accomplish both quite well.
My two cents for this morning.
Henry Vicioso
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